Investment – Deena Zaidi

U.S. sees $151B in New Foreign Direct Investment in 2024 — Ireland and Canada Dominate

July 11, 2025July 14, 2025Deena ZaidiInvestment, United States of America, World Economy

New data shows foreign investment in the U.S. dropped in 2024 — but Ireland and Canada still led the way in both spending and job creation.

Tesla’s Market Volatility: Explained in two charts

July 9, 2025July 10, 2025Deena ZaidiGraphs, Markets, Politics & Policy, portfolio, Technology

Tesla’s stock is a fascinating case study—one that not only reflects traditional market forces but also captures the increasingly powerful influence of the CEO’s political leanings on investor’s confidence.

Gold Demand Hits Highest Q1 Since 2016 as Asia Leads ETF Investment Surge

May 12, 2025May 31, 2025Deena ZaidiChina, Gold/ gold ETF, Graphs, Investment, United States of America, World economy, World Economy

Gold investment demand jumped 170% in Q1 2025 — the highest since early 2022 — driven by record ETF inflows, rising economic uncertainty, and strong buying in Asia.

China plans global push for Shanghai Gold Exchange to boost yuan-based gold trade

April 23, 2025May 8, 2025Deena ZaidiChina, Gold/ gold ETF, Investment, United States of America, World Economy

China is weighing plans to establish overseas warehouses for the Shanghai Gold Exchange, in a move to boost international settlement of yuan-denominated gold contracts and expand the global use of its gold benchmark.